Six-Armed Mahākāla | Qigang Style

【Product Information】

Deity: Six-Armed Mahākāla

School: Qigang Style (Ancient mural-inspired tradition)

Artist: Tsering Lodrö

Region: Lhasa, Tibet

Size: 4 × 5 cm

Materials: Natural mineral pigments, gold, cinnabar, malachite, lapis lazuli, etc.

Technique: Hand-painted, thick-layered mural shading, fine linework

【Description】

The Six-Armed Mahākāla is recognized as the wrathful protector emanation of Avalokiteśvara, manifesting fierce compassion to remove obstacles, protect practitioners, and subdue harmful forces. The deep blue-black body symbolizes unshakable vajra wisdom; his six arms represent six perfected activities, protecting practitioners swiftly and powerfully.

Traditional Blessings & Functions:

• Rapid obstacle removal and clearing negative influences

• Protection of career, business, and personal stability

• Powerful warding against harm, aggression, and unseen disturbances

• Clearing blockages affecting wealth, relationships, and opportunities

• Safeguarding spiritual practice and supporting goal accomplishment

• Fierce yet compassionate energy offering strong protective presence

This artwork follows the Qigang mural style, characterized by ancient wall-painting aesthetics, layered shading, and unique circular floral motifs. Tsering Lodrö's signature soft, expressive Qigang-style facial depiction brings a gentle quality to the wrathful form, making the piece highly distinctive and collectible.

【Artist Overview】

Tsering Lodrö is a recognized Lhasa Thangka Arts Master, proficient in both Qigang and Mensar traditions. Qigang style demands exceptional skill in color blending and mural-texture layering; only a few contemporary artists master it fully. His unique facial style is widely admired by collectors for its warmth and expressive detail.

【Recommended Use】

Offering, protection, obstacle removal, home or business safeguarding, collection, personal spiritual support